Arlington SEPAC Newsletter
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Arlington SEPAC Newsletter: January 7, 2025
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Upcoming Monthly SEPAC Meetings:
January 14, 2025 | February 11, 2025
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Zoom (info at end of newsletter)
The SEPAC monthly meeting is the 2nd Tuesday of every month; so mark your calendars!
Get updates on APS and SEPAC initiatives, hear about upcoming events and resources, and learn how you can get involved.
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Transitioning from High School to Adulthood [APS Event]
January 15, 2025 | 6:00pm
Location: Zoom (info directly below) and School Committee Meeting Room, APS Central Offices (Arlington High School)
Join the AHS Special Education department for an informative evening to learn MassAbility and the support they offer to students both during and after high school. Learn how MassAbility can assist in creating a smooth transition into adulthood.
Learn more or RSVP: Annalise Abdelnour (aabdelnour@arlington.k12.ma.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 943 538 0829
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Supporting Children Who Struggle with Anxiety [APS Workshop]
Jan 28 and Feb 4th @ Arlington High School (7-8pm)
The APS social work department is offering a 2-part parent/caregiver workshop on the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) treatment model.
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Executive Function: The Basics [WEBINAR]
TODAY (1/8/25)! Wednesday, January 8, 2025 | 7:00–8:00 p.m. | FREE
Presenter: Margot Marcou, Executive Education Coach
Host: The Landmark School
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The Annual Envision Arlington Survey
Let’s make sure the voices of parents/caregivers of children who learn differently and need additional support are heard! This annual survey covers many topics, including APS/education. Some questions may be of interest to families of students with disabilities.
Complete the survey: ArlingtonMA.gov/Survey.
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How and When to Go to Mediation Over an IEP [SEPAC WEBINAR]
January 21, 2025 | 7:30-8:30pm
Zoom (info at bottom of newsletter)
Presenter: Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA)
Arlington SEPAC is hosting the BSEA, who will present about Special Education Mediation and/or Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Facilitation. The presentation will cover how and when to request a mediation as well as how to prepare for and what to expect from mediation at the BSEA.
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RESOURCES – In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)!
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Basic Rights and Legal Protections in Special Education (presentation)
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Preparing Your Child for the New IEP Process: Get a discussion guide
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Comparison chart: 504 vs. IEP (via Understood.org)
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Examples of 504 accommodations (by disability) via Cambridge Public Schools
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Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Passcode: 378204
Join by phone: 309 205 3325
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